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WASHINGTON—Five senators control the fate of pending legislation governing self-driving vehicles. Their ability to block the bipartisan AV START Act from getting passed has put them at the... View Full Details »

WASHINGTON—Five senators control the fate of pending legislation governing self-driving vehicles. Their ability to block the bipartisan AV START Act from getting passed has put them at the center of lobbying efforts by opponents and supporters.

WASHINGTON—Five senators control the fate of pending legislation governing self-driving vehicles. Their ability to block the bipartisan AV START Act from getting passed has put them at the center of lobbying efforts by opponents and supporters.

$WASHINGTON—Five senators control the fate of pending legislation governing self-driving vehicles. Their ability to block the bipartisan AV START Act from getting passed has put them at the center of lobbying efforts by opponents and supporters.

WASHINGTON—The U.S. International Trade Commission has found evidence of dumping and subsidies in its investigation of rubber band imports from China and Thailand.
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WASHINGTON—The U.S. International Trade Commission has found evidence of dumping and subsidies in its investigation of rubber band imports from China and Thailand.

WASHINGTON—The U.S. International Trade Commission has found evidence of dumping and subsidies in its investigation of rubber band imports from China and Thailand.

$WASHINGTON—The U.S. International Trade Commission has found evidence of dumping and subsidies in its investigation of rubber band imports from China and Thailand.

It's long been assumed that the health care and allied medical device makers were recession-proof, giving suppliers to the businesses some shelter from the ups and downs of the economic cycles.... View Full Details »

It's long been assumed that the health care and allied medical device makers were recession-proof, giving suppliers to the businesses some shelter from the ups and downs of the economic cycles. But that doesn't mean the medical sector is immune to other business pressures.

It's long been assumed that the health care and allied medical device makers were recession-proof, giving suppliers to the businesses some shelter from the ups and downs of the economic cycles. But that doesn't mean the medical sector is immune to other business pressures.

$It's long been assumed that the health care and allied medical device makers were recession-proof, giving suppliers to the businesses some shelter from the ups and downs of the economic cycles. But that doesn't mean the medical sector is immune to other business pressures.

Every once in a while, my mom stops by to drop off what she calls "little prizes." They're small treasures—trinkets she finds at the Dollar Store or long-forgotten items buried in the... View Full Details »

Every once in a while, my mom stops by to drop off what she calls "little prizes." They're small treasures—trinkets she finds at the Dollar Store or long-forgotten items buried in the kitchen junk drawer.

Every once in a while, my mom stops by to drop off what she calls "little prizes." They're small treasures—trinkets she finds at the Dollar Store or long-forgotten items buried in the kitchen junk drawer.

$Every once in a while, my mom stops by to drop off what she calls "little prizes." They're small treasures—trinkets she finds at the Dollar Store or long-forgotten items buried in the kitchen junk drawer.

AKRON—Milan "Mike" Stone, the fifth president of the former United Rubber Workers union, died March 3 at Summa Akron City Hospital. He was 90.He was president of the Akron-based URW from... View Full Details »

AKRON—Milan "Mike" Stone, the fifth president of the former United Rubber Workers union, died March 3 at Summa Akron City Hospital. He was 90.

AKRON—Milan "Mike" Stone, the fifth president of the former United Rubber Workers union, died March 3 at Summa Akron City Hospital. He was 90.

$AKRON—Milan "Mike" Stone, the fifth president of the former United Rubber Workers union, died March 3 at Summa Akron City Hospital. He was 90.

By its very nature, the winter tire market is largely dependent on weather patterns for demand.
However, several major winter tire makers report strong sales based not only on weather, but also... View Full Details »

By its very nature, the winter tire market is largely dependent on weather patterns for demand. However, several major winter tire makers report strong sales based not only on weather, but also on company reputation, consumer education and advanced tire technology.

By its very nature, the winter tire market is largely dependent on weather patterns for demand. However, several major winter tire makers report strong sales based not only on weather, but also on company reputation, consumer education and advanced tire technology.

$By its very nature, the winter tire market is largely dependent on weather patterns for demand. However, several major winter tire makers report strong sales based not only on weather, but also on company reputation, consumer education and advanced tire technology.

NORTH CANTON, Ohio—After spending more than 52 years in the rubber industry, John Long often gets asked why he's not fully retired.
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NORTH CANTON, Ohio—After spending more than 52 years in the rubber industry, John Long often gets asked why he's not fully retired. His answer is simple: "Why should I retire? I enjoy it."

NORTH CANTON, Ohio—After spending more than 52 years in the rubber industry, John Long often gets asked why he's not fully retired. His answer is simple: "Why should I retire? I enjoy it."

$NORTH CANTON, Ohio—After spending more than 52 years in the rubber industry, John Long often gets asked why he's not fully retired. His answer is simple: "Why should I retire? I enjoy it."

MIDLAND, Mich.—DowDuPont Inc. is making leadership changes as CEO Andrew Liveris prepares to step down, and the merged company prepares to spin itself into three separate firms.
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MIDLAND, Mich.—DowDuPont is making leadership changes as CEO Andrew Liveris prepares to step down, and the merged company prepares to spin itself into three separate firms.

MIDLAND, Mich.—DowDuPont is making leadership changes as CEO Andrew Liveris prepares to step down, and the merged company prepares to spin itself into three separate firms.

$MIDLAND, Mich.—DowDuPont is making leadership changes as CEO Andrew Liveris prepares to step down, and the merged company prepares to spin itself into three separate firms.

LOCATING PATENT INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET

This seminar will provide an overview of patents and highlight several popular patent web sites. Strategies and tricks for locating patents on the Internet will be presented. The seminar will conclude with a discussion of fee-based patent databases and the value librarians bring to the patent research process.